We jumped right into the NLCHP annual forum on June 7-8. There are three other legal interns here, all paired up with different supervisors, so sometimes we are doing separate things and sometimes we work together on group projects. Mostly it is legal research online but I've had a couple visits to the Hill to listen to Senate briefings. After 4 years at GW mocking my fellow classmates and their unpaid internships on the Hill, I feel almost like one of them. Almost. My job definitely involves more policy/advocacy work than I expected. While it's interesting, it's not what I want to do, so I'm re-thinking my plans for future co-ops.
Biking, Beach, and Beer Part I:
Jen, a friend from the Furies, gave me her road bike when she got a new one this spring. Yes, gave. Yes, I am aware how lucky I am to have amazing friends/adoptive moms like Jen & Darcy. I got it all fixed up and adjusted, along with clip-in shoes and a camelbak, and started testing out the Metropolitan Branch Trail that runs near my apt.
After just 3 weeks of work, Justin and I headed to Outer Banks for a cozy, quiet vacation with 17 of his closest relatives. As always, it was an amazingly fun trip with the beach, pool, and lots of cornhole-playing throughout the week. I brought my new road bike and got in a couple rides before my race at the end of the week.
Triathlon
I signed up for the Rock Hall International Length tri on June 25, keeping with my pattern of doing one race a year. It's a combination of laziness in training and the cost of entry fees, but doing one a year is pretty fun for me. This was a brand new race and while small, had awesome volunteers.
The swim unfortunately had issues with diesel gas in the water from the rescue boat, and waves from boats using the supposed-to-be-closed harbor, but I got through okay in 36:16 for 1500 meters. The bike ride was great and where I was looking to make a significant improvement, as this was my first time riding a road bike adjusted for my fit. I came in at 1:27:12 for 24.65 miles, which I am very happy with. The run was okay - I was feeling tired but the friendly neighbors who moved their sprinklers out to soak the runners was fantastic, and I finished the 10k in 1:00:41. My total time was 3:09:38 which I am pretty happy with and if I ever decide to seriously train, I will look to get it under three hours.
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